Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 1, 2022
In 2017, Flytrex successfully launched the world’s first fully autonomous urban drone delivery system in Reykjavik, Iceland, and we covered that initiative in these pages on June 15, 2018. The cost to transport containerized goods peaked at unprecedented levels in late 2021. I gotta admit, I’m intrigued. Maybe try Boston next?
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 5, 2022
This involves a lot of long-haul transportation.” Those shipments can move directly to customers or move to several regional distribution centers (DCs) that serve as forward inventory locations and consolidation hubs servicing customers and channel partners. First and last mile shipments are usually by truck.
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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JULY 16, 2023
These changes can be caused by factors such as natural disasters, political unrest, trade disputes, or disruptions in transportation networks. These technologies have the potential to automate processes, improve forecasting accuracy, optimize inventory management, and enhance decision-making capabilities.
MIT Supply Chain
AUGUST 17, 2021
For example, the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruption in Iceland caused a primary loss of freight transportation capacity, but that loss also robbed many companies of supply capacity. Often, backup inventory and garden-variety expediting measures can ensure that the supply chain maintains continuity. Source: James B.
RFgen
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area. Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding.
RFgen
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area. Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding.
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 11, 2016
To anticipate and respond to high customer demand, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) needs to optimize inventory allocation. A TMS with inventory allocation enables shippers to monitor shipments down to the package level. Guadeloupe. Guinea-bissau. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State).
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